The Victoria is an easy to sew duster and is a versatile jacket/coat/shirt dress. It is oversized in width and sleeve as a throw on for any occasion. Shown is one we made in mid-weight jersey knit. It’s a delightful weight and is the coziest duster ever. Tina makes it in velvet in the workshop with linen in it’s collar.
DUE TO THE OVERSIZED NATURE OF THIS DRESS WE SIZED INTO 3 OPTIONS:
Size Bust
FINISHED GARMENT
Length: 44” / 110cm SLEEVE: 16” / 40cm
BUST LINE S: 72” / 182cm
M: 80” / 200cm
L: 88” / 223cm
Obviously this garment is meant to be extra wide.
If you prefer it narrower than above, measure the back panel horizontally to how wide you wish it to be, and MOVE the armhole and side line inward as shown in instructions.
FABRIC
MULTIPLE FABRIC OPTIONS
Use almost anything
- Lightweight linen or cotton, even rayon for a shirt duster for the warm season or on vacation.
- Mid-weight to heavy linen, jersey, corduroy and even jersey fleece for heavier options. The Victoria is a wonderful option for cold weather days!
For the whole exterior and 1/2 lining in same fabric (includes pockets)
All Sizes 54” wide fabric
5-1/4 Yards / 4.82M
44” wide only Small Size: 5-7/8Y / 5.33M
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Exterior Only (no facings)
All sizes 4-1/8Y / 3.75M
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Full Lining of coat, includes sleeves
44” wide / 54” wide: 3-7/8Y / 3.48M
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Facings / 1/2 lining: 1-2/3 Y / 1.54M
Pockets only: 1/3Y / or 30cm*
Linen Insert collar piece: 1/2Y / 30cm**
Interfacing for collar: 1/2Y or 30cm
* If using a different fabric for the 1/2 linings/facings or lining, you could use same for the pockets. When using velvet we recommend making the pockets in a cotton or linen fabric.
** For a raw edged collar you can use the collar pieces as is or add an inserted collar piece which is larger than the original. Decorative purpose only.
